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Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP

Ava Kottmeier

Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP (they, she)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
713 Columbia Street, 103 (Floor 1), New Westminster, BC V3M
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If you've been feeling overwhelmed and want to reconnect with your body, values, and live a meaningful, empowering life, I would love to work with you. I am a queer, disabled trauma therapist who supports survivors of abuse and violence, adults of all ages, and teens 16+. If you are looking for sensory-friendly place to explore relational wounds, self-exploration, and reconnection with self/people/planet, I might be a good fit for your needs.
My work blends evidence-based techniques with holistic wisdom, drawing from somatic and creative activities to help you understand the parts of yourself beyond language. I help you process pain and joy with gentleness, warmth, and a sense of humour. My work also aligns with anti-oppressive values that honour your lived experience.
Like I always tell my clients, showing up is the hardest part. It is a privilege to do this work, and I would be honoured to hear from you. Learn more about who I am and what I do on my website, and reach out with any lingering questions.
Ava Kottmeier now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

713 Columbia Street

103 (Floor 1)

New Westminster, BC V3M map

I offer sessions on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and walk & talk therapy in Langley on Monday afternoons.
I specialize in Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD and Emotional Disturbance 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Connect with Ava Kottmeier
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

713 Columbia Street

103 (Floor 1)

New Westminster, BC V3M map

I offer sessions on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and walk & talk therapy in Langley on Monday afternoons.
I specialize in Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD and Emotional Disturbance 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, e-Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AGA Financial Group Inc.
  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • Beneva | SSQ
  • BPA
  • Canada Life - PSHCP
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • CINUP
  • Construction Workers Union
  • Coughlin & Associates LTD.
  • Cowan Insurance Group
  • CVAP | Crime Victim
  • DA Townley
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • GMS
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • LiUNAcare
  • Manulife
  • Maximum Benefit
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • People Corporation
  • Simply Benefits
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Adjudicare
  • TELUS Health
  • Union Benefits
  • UV Insurance
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Direct billing is available for many insurers. I offer limited reduced cost openings in the interest of addressing disparities in financial privilege. Reduced cost does not mean sale or discount. Please inquire for availability.
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Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Direct billing is available for many insurers. I offer limited reduced cost openings in the interest of addressing disparities in financial privilege. Reduced cost does not mean sale or discount. Please inquire for availability.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 24295 Ava Kottmeier
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Adler University, Master of Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from International Trauma Training Institute 138738 / 2025
  • Certificate from The Gottman Institute 3SJF1QVJJ / 2024
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I engage in ongoing training as a part of my commitment to ethical practice. I have several certifications in trauma-focused therapy and modalities such as ACT and DBT.
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Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I engage in ongoing training as a part of my commitment to ethical practice. I have several certifications in trauma-focused therapy and modalities such as ACT and DBT.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
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While I am a trauma-focused therapist, I have experience working through many other concerns. My top priority is helping you understand what is going on and what is needed, so that you can feel empowered and informed every step of the way.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
While I am a trauma-focused therapist, I have experience working through many other concerns. My top priority is helping you understand what is going on and what is needed, so that you can feel empowered and informed every step of the way.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

6 Endorsements

Rim Yassine
Rim Yassine
CounsellorRCCCCTPRPMA
Ava brings warmth, attunement, and deep integrity to their work. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking to do meaningful inner healing work in a space filled with care, depth, and connection
Renu Nijjar
Renu Nijjar
CounsellorRCCBAMC
Ava blends clinical skill with deep presence and care. They show up with honesty, warmth, and a genuine commitment to their clients. They create space for real, meaningful change and are someone I trust completely as a fellow clinician. Highly recommend!
Josie Xun Liu
Josie Xun Liu
CounsellorMCPRCC
Ava's caring and empathetic nature creates a warm and safe therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences. I've witnessed the depth of her compassion and professionalism, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
Erin Miller Schumann
Erin Miller Schumann
CounsellorMCP-ATRCC
Ava possesses a true gift for bringing justice driven passion into the therapeutic space in a safe and accessible way for all of their clients. With kindness and the goal of truly seeing their client's needs in the moment, Ava is skilled clinician.
Caprial Leung
Caprial Leung
CounsellorMCRCC
Ava offers a warm, grounded presence and brings deep care to their work. Their approach thoughtfully integrates both creative and body-based practices. Ava offers an inclusive, affirming and empowering space for clients to process their experiences.
Solidarity Therapy
Solidarity Therapy
CounsellorMACPCCCRCC
Ava is a warm, and compassionate counsellor who provides individualized care to their clients. They have an inclusive practice and are very mindful of client diversity and intersections. Ava supports their clients in feeling heard, seen, and known.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I pull from a variety of modalities that help me tailor my work to your unique needs. I help you understand who you are in the world, what you want your life to be, and how you can get there. This usually involves a combination of talk therapy, creative and body-focused activities, and experimenting with new ways of being outside the therapy room.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I pull from a variety of modalities that help me tailor my work to your unique needs. I help you understand who you are in the world, what you want your life to be, and how you can get there. This usually involves a combination of talk therapy, creative and body-focused activities, and experimenting with new ways of being outside the therapy room.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

713 Columbia Street

103 (Floor 1)

New Westminster, BC V3M

Nearby Areas

"
I offer sessions on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and walk & talk therapy in Langley on Monday afternoons.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
"
I offer sessions on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and walk & talk therapy in Langley on Monday afternoons.
Photo of Ava Kottmeier, Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP
Ava Kottmeier
Counsellor, RCC, CCTP, MCP